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Award

18 Aug 2021 at 10:32

Tender

02 Jun 2021 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council is conducting an open tender for "Contract Funerals and Coroners Request for Collection of the Deceased", primarily focused on funeral and related services within the UKC2 region. The contracting process includes two lots: one for South Tyneside and the other for Gateshead, both aimed at providing necessary services for interments and cremations as per Coroner's instructions. The tender period is set to end on 9 July 2021. Interested suppliers should note that a minimum 10-calendar-day standstill period from the award notification will be observed, according to Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry. With a combined estimated annual value of approximately £62,000, local funeral providers are well-positioned to take advantage of this contract to expand their services within the regions of South Tyneside and Gateshead. Companies offering quality and comprehensive funeral service solutions will find this procurement process particularly favourable.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract Funerals and Coroners Request for Collection of the Deceased

Notice Description

Contract funerals in respect of interments and cremations for people who have died in the in the Borough of South Tyneside and require a contact funeral. The Service also covers the removal of the deceased persons to the designated hospital undertaken at the instruction of the HM Coroner for the Borough of South Tyneside and Gateshead

Lot Information

Contract funerals and Coroners Request for the Collection of the Deceased South Tyneside

Contract funerals and Coroners Request for the Collection of the Deceased South Tyneside

Options: Extension available 1 x 12 months

Coroners request for Gateshead

Coroners request for Gateshead

Options: Option to extend 1 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b77e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020174-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Tyneside Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Manor House Funerals Ltd

Regent Funeral Services Ltd

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